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Whatever happened to Springfield Seed?

9 years ago

Not sure that's the right name but the one that was originally downtown that changed their name and moved a couple times and went out of business and then reopened. I've needless to say, lost track of them and can't remember what they changed their name to. Does anyone know where they are currently hiding if they're happen to be still in business?

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gldno1
9 years ago
They became part of Hummert International. The last time I went there they were behind that chinese restaurant(red bldg) on north Glenstone and Chestnut Expressway. We were driving down Glenstone last week and there they were on the west side of North Glentone in another new location!

I found this address when I googled Springfield Seed. I bet that is about right. Just hit Glenstone off of I-44 and keep a watch on the west side past Kearney.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hummert International (Springfield Seed)
christie_sw_mo
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you so much Glenda. I'm getting old and couldn't remember that name for the life of me. I could have just found it with Google I guess but I didn't expect them to still have Springfield Seed in their name since it's been so long.
The address and map still shows them at the location at Chestnut and Glenstone. But the new location you saw is further North toward Kearney? I'll call them later today and ask. I'd like to check out their seeds if they have most of them in by now.
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gldno1
9 years ago
Yes, it is further north and sits right on Glenstone on the west side of the street in a free standing bullding. I can't figure why they move around so much!
christie_sw_mo
Original Author
9 years ago
I was over on that side of town this week and finally stopped by Hummerts. I don't think they have all their seeds in yet. It's a little early. I didn't buy anything but enjoyed looking.
They are about a block north of Commercial, on the west side of Glenstone.

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